To that end, Trump's team and Tillis have been working together behind the scenes, said former Gov. Pat McCrory, a fellow Republican.
How key Republican senators are responding to Trump allies' primary threats
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Former North Carolina Gov. Pat McCrory said Sunday that policymakers trying to tighten gun laws must remember that fear of crime is a prominent cultural issue and that Republicans are scared of looking weak and losing primaries.
Former N.C. Gov. Pat McCrory: GOP lawmakers are pushed to right on guns due to symbolism, culture
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